Length of Stay:
Varies, up to 36 months if postdoctoral training.
Purpose of Visit:
To work with Academic Training authorization from sponsoring institution.
Application Considerations:
Authorization issued by the J-1 program that had jurisdiction over the academic program.
Immigration Sponsorship:
Self
Financial Support:
Any
Special Notes & Considerations:
- Must provide work authorization information by start date.
- Process is undertaken by the individual and requires no involvement from OISS. However, a consultation with OISS before extending the offer is advisable as some appointments cannot be accommodated by J-1 academic training.
- Students will need to report to sponsoring institutions with evaluations
- Employment must be in a field related to the earned degree.
- Yale employees who have completed study in J-1 status working in a field related to their field of study can use this category to initiate employment or for positions that are shorter than the duration of J-1 Academic Training (AT).
- Visa sponsorship beyond the duration of AT may be possible but only if it is a faculty or research position.
- Individuals with a J-1 two-year home country residence requirement may/will have difficulties continuing employment beyond the Academic Training period.
- Must consult with OISS about plans for Yale employment beyond J-1 Academic Training.
